Sweepstakes

Florida AG Sues Sweepstakes Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Sweepstakes Casinos

“If it looks like a casino, takes real money like a casino, and pays out like a casino, it is a casino—and it is illegal under Florida law."
Industry
Novig Launches Nationwide Prediction Market, Sues New York
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Novig Launches Nationwide Prediction Market, Sues New York

Novig has launched its federally regulated sports prediction market while simultaneously taking legal action against New York regulators.
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LuckyStake Sweepstakes Casino Announces Shutdown
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LuckyStake Sweepstakes Casino Announces Shutdown

LuckyStake has informed players it is closing its sweepstakes casino platform and outlined key redemption deadlines.
Industry
When Will Maine Online Casinos Launch Here's What Happens Next
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

When Will Maine Online Casinos Launch? Here's What Happens Next

Online casino gaming is legal in Maine, but regulators still have several steps to complete before launches can begin.
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Kentucky Sports Betting Age Raised to 21 Under New Law
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kentucky Sports Betting Age Raised to 21 Under New Law

House Bill 904 introduces several changes to Kentucky sports betting, including a higher minimum age.
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Judge Denies Stake.us Motion to Arbitrate Minnesota Lawsuit
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Judge Denies Stake.us Motion to Arbitrate Minnesota Lawsuit

The court ruled that Stake.us failed to establish a valid arbitration agreement with the plaintiff.
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Arizona Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Five Online Gambling Operators
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Arizona Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Five Online Gambling Operators

State officials continue expanding their enforcement efforts against unlicensed online gambling.
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Indiana and Maine Sweepstakes Casino Bans Take Effect This Month
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Indiana and Maine Sweepstakes Casino Bans Take Effect This Month

Two new state laws are reshaping the sweepstakes casino landscape this month.
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Meta Tried to Acquire Kalshi Before Building Its Own Prediction Market
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Meta Tried to Acquire Kalshi Before Building Its Own Prediction Market

Meta reportedly considered buying Kalshi before pursuing an internal prediction market project.
Industry
Kentucky Files Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Kentucky Files Lawsuits Against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW

State officials allege several gambling-related platforms are operating illegally in Kentucky.
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